What Wouldnt You Buy Again?

Im thinking of all of the things we bought for our LOs or were given to us as presents. What would you NOT buy again if given the option? Or want new for your next LOs?

My list:Diaper pail (the one I used stunk...literally..all the time)- I either wouldnt use one or would get a different kindTravel system - while I will use it again if we have another one, I wish I wouldve picked one with a bigger bottom basket that could fit my diaper bagCar seat - I just dont like it. No logic for it. Guess I want a fancier one LOL Works fine though and keeps little one safe so thats all that matters. And I wont be buying a new one unless we have another LO who needs that one before Nicky is ready for a booster seatHigh chair - DEFINITELY getting a new one! It takes up too much room and the cushion part always looks dirty no matter how often I wash it. Its supposed to be reversible, but there are no hooks on one side to attach it so you cant reverse it. And now that Ive washed it a bunch of times the cushion is cracking.Bijorn baby carrier- I wanted it and got it as a present but never used it.

Im thinking of all of the things we bought for our LOs or were given to us as presents. What would you NOT buy again if given the option? Or want new for your next LOs?

My list:Diaper pail (the one I used stunk...literally..all the time)- I either wouldnt use one or would get a different kindTravel system - while I will use it again if we have another one, I wish I wouldve picked one with a bigger bottom basket that could fit my diaper bagCar seat - I just dont like it. No logic for it. Guess I want a fancier one LOL Works fine though and keeps little one safe so thats all that matters. And I wont be buying a new one unless we have another LO who needs that one before Nicky is ready for a booster seatHigh chair - DEFINITELY getting a new one! It takes up too much room and the cushion part always looks dirty no matter how often I wash it. Its supposed to be reversible, but there are no hooks on one side to attach it so you cant reverse it. And now that Ive washed it a bunch of times the cushion is cracking.Bijorn baby carrier- I wanted it and got it as a present but never used it.

I can't say I have a big list like that. She loved everything. I like my high chair. We have a chicco travel system and yes, the bottom basket is small and hard to get to, but it worked well. Since it goes to 30 pounds, we still use it but that's coming to an end as it's getting passed to the new baby in a few weeks. I even liked the bumbo I bought used. She would sit in that quite a bit. What i can't live without:

the video monitor: LOVE it, don't know how I would deal without being able to see her. changing table/pad: I wasn't sure i needed a changing table when i bought her nursery set, but I'm so glad i got it. it's a real back saver. Guess I'm not much help to your post! LOL

I can't say I have a big list like that. She loved everything. I like my high chair. We have a chicco travel system and yes, the bottom basket is small and hard to get to, but it worked well. Since it goes to 30 pounds, we still use it but that's coming to an end as it's getting passed to the new baby in a few weeks. I even liked the bumbo I bought used. She would sit in that quite a bit. What i can't live without:

the video monitor: LOVE it, don't know how I would deal without being able to see her. changing table/pad: I wasn't sure i needed a changing table when i bought her nursery set, but I'm so glad i got it. it's a real back saver. Guess I'm not much help to your post! LOL

Yeah I couldnt picture my DH with a diaper bag either LOL. Though the other day he took Nicky to see MIL and they went out to lunch. I asked MIL if DH made her carry the diaper bag and she ratted him out LOL. It's a plain black bag but it looks likes a ladies pocketbook.

Yeah I couldnt picture my DH with a diaper bag either LOL. Though the other day he took Nicky to see MIL and they went out to lunch. I asked MIL if DH made her carry the diaper bag and she ratted him out LOL. It's a plain black bag but it looks likes a ladies pocketbook.

I second the Bumbo - Elise's legs were too fat! Â (and I have heard that true of a lot of babies). Â

I also second the billions of diaper shirts - and outfits for babies under 3 months.

I am also not sure about the play yard, with change table and bassinet. Â We never used it until you could no longer use the change table and bassinet - and then only at the babysitters for naps.

I hate my highchair - I will buy a second seat that clips to the chair at our table set. Â I agree the highchair is always dirty - it takes up way too much room, Elise much preferred being at the table and only really used the high chair when she first started walking as a giant support that she pushed around the house!

I don't like my travel system - and dread having to use it again. (I am secretly hoping that my mother will take pity on my back - and not so subtle hints) and buy us the peg car seat - so that I can keep using my aria stroller - which I am still in love with. Â I hate the Graco system - not sure why I felt I needed the mammoth version either.

But I think the biggest waste of money for me was the ear thermometer. Â You can't use it when they are really little. Â And now that they are bigger - I always feel like she is squirming so bad, I might take her eye out. Â It is much easier to use the under the armpit one!

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I second the Bumbo - Elise's legs were too fat! Â (and I have heard that true of a lot of babies). Â

I also second the billions of diaper shirts - and outfits for babies under 3 months.

I am also not sure about the play yard, with change table and bassinet. Â We never used it until you could no longer use the change table and bassinet - and then only at the babysitters for naps.

I hate my highchair - I will buy a second seat that clips to the chair at our table set. Â I agree the highchair is always dirty - it takes up way too much room, Elise much preferred being at the table and only really used the high chair when she first started walking as a giant support that she pushed around the house!

I don't like my travel system - and dread having to use it again. (I am secretly hoping that my mother will take pity on my back - and not so subtle hints) and buy us the peg car seat - so that I can keep using my aria stroller - which I am still in love with. Â I hate the Graco system - not sure why I felt I needed the mammoth version either.

But I think the biggest waste of money for me was the ear thermometer. Â You can't use it when they are really little. Â And now that they are bigger - I always feel like she is squirming so bad, I might take her eye out. Â It is much easier to use the under the armpit one!

The main thing that I wasted money on was too many clothes! I did not make that mistake the second time, lol. My kids have so much clothes, it can be a bit overwhelming. I really want an expensive sling, but I can't make myself pay $50 or more for something I don't know if I will use or not. So far, I love my double stroller, but it is a Graco, and they don't seem to be a favorite on here, lol.

The main thing that I wasted money on was too many clothes! I did not make that mistake the second time, lol. My kids have so much clothes, it can be a bit overwhelming. I really want an expensive sling, but I can't make myself pay $50 or more for something I don't know if I will use or not. So far, I love my double stroller, but it is a Graco, and they don't seem to be a favorite on here, lol.

Gender neutral clothes! Especially those that are any larger than newborn size. Obviously by the time they are 3 months old, you will know the gender and want to dress them like it. I have so many just sitting there and I don't want to use them.

Receiving blankets: the kind you buy at target are too small. The only one I like was from the hospital.

Ear thermometer--what a waste, it's not accurate

Hooded bath towel--some of them are too small and only work for a few months, we use just regular towels usually instead.

Gender neutral clothes! Especially those that are any larger than newborn size. Obviously by the time they are 3 months old, you will know the gender and want to dress them like it. I have so many just sitting there and I don't want to use them.

Receiving blankets: the kind you buy at target are too small. The only one I like was from the hospital.

Ear thermometer--what a waste, it's not accurate

Hooded bath towel--some of them are too small and only work for a few months, we use just regular towels usually instead.

Yes! We got a black Columbia messenger diaper bag for the same reason. Needless to say when we carry it (which isn't that often) it's me that packs AND carries it. I found a cute big shoulder bag that does the trick and can function as a purse as well.

Yes! We got a black Columbia messenger diaper bag for the same reason. Needless to say when we carry it (which isn't that often) it's me that packs AND carries it. I found a cute big shoulder bag that does the trick and can function as a purse as well.

We have the same Columbia bag .. only we have 2! A small one and a huge one .. ANDDDD DB wanted to take the huge one anytime we went anywhere right after LO was born. It's HUGE. Now neither get used. They were such a waste.

We have the same Columbia bag .. only we have 2! A small one and a huge one .. ANDDDD DB wanted to take the huge one anytime we went anywhere right after LO was born. It's HUGE. Now neither get used. They were such a waste.

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